Pelagie Filimbika
Pelagie is studying to become a hairdresser. She needs help to overcome a background of poverty and lack of opportunity.
Community
Kipuke Girls Training CenterLocation
Niamtougou, TogoGender
FemaleBirthday
December 31, 2004Age
15School
Kipuke TS - HairdressingGrade
1Pelagie's Unmet Needs
Trade School
Your monthly sponsorship will help train a woman in need with a marketable skill and provide for her basic needs. The women choose between the sewing or hair dressing track for career preparation. They also receive core training in Bible studies, French and English literacy, mathematics, farming, cooking, health, and hygiene. This life-changing training gives many women hope after coming from difficult situations including poverty, abuse, neglect, and forced marriage. The women graduate the program after 4 years with the confidence they need to find work and live productive lives.